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Is NZ's tech industry starting to mature?

New Zealand's tech industry, the nation's fastest-growing sector, is maturing rapidly, with successful exits spurring reinvestment and new ventures.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019

NZTech

Should NZ tech firms jump at business opportunities in Hong Kong?

NZTech CEO Graeme Muller highlights Hong Kong's favourable conditions for Kiwi tech firms, including substantial investment funds and robust legal protections.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Endpoint Protection

NZTech to launch new digital identity organisation

Next week, Digital Identity NZ will become New Zealand's first formal digital identity organisation, promoting open standards and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018

Agricultural Technology

Silicon Valley connection key to Kiwi growth, says expert

Graeme Muller says that he has returned from the Bay Area with an understanding of just how valuable the Kiwi-Cali connection will be.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2018

Agricultural Technology

Agritech NZ signs historic agreement with US agritech firm

Agritech growth in New Zealand is now getting a helping hand thanks to a deal with US-based firm Western Growers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

NZTech

Govt's R&D tax credit scheme won't help small hi-tech firms, says NZTech

Muller says NZTech has 'critical' concerns that companies currently receiving the growth grant will get less support in future.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Blockchain

Wellington showing off blockchain and AR innovation for Techweek '18

An increasing number of Kiwi tech designers are collaborating with businesses to produce a fast-growing segment of the industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

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Internet of Things

What IoT means for Kiwi businesses

New Zealand must act faster to allocate spectrum for IoT or risk being left behind, says the New Zealand IoT Alliance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019

NZTech

The critical role of technology in NZ's future

School children in New Zealand are taking a keen interest in technology, which is crucial for the country's future, says NZTech chief executive.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

NZTech

NZ closing the gender gap but tech sector lags behind

New Zealand rises to 7th most gender equal country, but only 26% of staff in the tech sector are women. More effort needed, says NZTech Director.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019

NZTech

Govt commits $5.15m to digital identity research

The New Zealand Government is investing $5.15m in research on digital identity, aiming to give citizens control of their information.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2018

NZTech

NZ's growing tech sector creates job boom

New Zealand's tech sector has created 3200 new jobs this year, surpassing the 2830 jobs in 2017, highlighting a booming and high-paid industry.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Dec 2018

Taxation

NZTech's Graeme Muller on the R&D tax incentive

NZTech's chief executive describes why he thinks the government's research and development will work, and the pitfalls it needs to avoid.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

NZTech

NZTech chief: Don't wait for the government, let's find NZ's CTO ourselves

NZTech chief Graeme Muller urges New Zealand's tech community to appoint its own CTO, calling government handling a 'shocker' after Derek Handley debacle.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

Agricultural Technology

NZTech chief: Agritech could be a lifeline for exporters

NZTech's Graeme Muller sees agritech as a potential saviour for New Zealand's economy, joining 30 delegates in Silicon Valley to explore this promising sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Fintech

Exclusive: The opportunities and challenges for Kiwi tech companies

Kiwi tech businesses face challenges in accessing talent, capital, and larger customer markets, according to Augen Software Group director Mitchell Pham.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Mon, 30th Jul 2018

NZTech

NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms

The Instillery CEO Mike Jenkins and REANNZ CIOO Angela Nash join the board of the not-for-profit organisation that supports the $16b NZ tech industry.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018

NZTech

Top tech entrepreneur to be awarded Kea World Class NZ Award

There's often resistance from Asian businesses because they don't know about New Zealand's tech ingenuity – something Mitchell Pham finds frustrating.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018